stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For many of these measures, industry analysts and stakeholders have said the reduction in energy prices is likely to be limited and possibly short-lived. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

How stakeholders are responding The UN views space safety and space sustainability as urgent priorities. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The agency also interviewed stakeholders, including government entities (international, federal and state), industry members, academia and nonprofit organizations that have or could possibly play a role in advancing the textile circular economy. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Our office will continue to work with legislators, stakeholders, and our community for a better Lake County. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking